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German parents told to destroy Cayla dolls over hacking fears
An official watchdog in Germany has told parents to destroy a talking doll called Cayla because its smart technology can reveal personal data.
The warning was issued by the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur), which oversees telecommunications.
Researchers say hackers can use an insecure bluetooth device embedded in the toy to listen and talk to the child playing with it.
Manufacturer Genesis Toys has not yet commented on the German warning.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39002142
The warning was issued by the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur), which oversees telecommunications.
Researchers say hackers can use an insecure bluetooth device embedded in the toy to listen and talk to the child playing with it.
Manufacturer Genesis Toys has not yet commented on the German warning.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39002142
You'd think removing the batteries and hiding it would be enough. Available in the UK too, and the US, it seems: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38222472
